The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-07-16
FELICIA.

n IeellnB or uellcacy prevented
Tristram Pagett from entering the
compartment in which the half-faint-
girl was placed, and in consequence he
almost lost the train, for the guard
blew his whistle at the moment when
the door closed
Fortunately, Jasper-who had Sc
cured seats in a smoking. carriage
was on the look out for his friend, so
holding open the door. he called out,
in loud voice.
Tristan heard him, and gained a
footing on the step just as the train
was put in motion.
"a narrow squeak that laughed
Jasper, as Tristan, out of breath. sat
down opposite him; II suppose it is
lucky got your ticket"
81 made sure you would do that, old
fellow"
"Well, my modern Don Quixote, just
sooth yourself with cigar"
Don't be absurd"
"But ii YOU will go about delivering
defenseless maidens from grim wiz
ards and enchanters, in che shape of
London cab-men and railway inspect
ors, what other name will you earn +.
Either the one | have bestowed or a
less flattering one. But tell me, how
did you manager Clever little adven-
turess. chr"
"You are wrong. Jasper \ her face
bore upon it the stamp of TRUTH"
"Oh, yes Lovely, supposeg'
"NIost beautiful"
"Ha! hal capital. The gallant
knight loses his heart 10 the distressed
damsel Ha! ha. Why your cigar has
gone ont"
"You may laugh" replied Tristan.
al have always laughed at love, and
especially love at first sightF
"-And now you are quite smitten
What funl But now listen TO me.
You may depend upon it, the whole
thing was do, regular swindle -
perhaps even the cabman was con
federate, and the whole thing got up
on the speculation that some spoony
young feIlow--no offense, you know
nothing personal-would come for
ward with the money. Bless you, such
lodges are always being carried on in
London. have seen similar things
scores of times
The confident way in which his
friend spoke made Tristan feel little
uncomfortable. But he relighted his
cigar, and when he had taken half
dozen whfFs, he said:
"It may be YOU are right. But we
stop ten minutes at Rugby; shall get
out there, and go and speak to her.
VIII you come with me-"
"Not /. / have something better 10
do. shall rush of direct To the re-
rrcshment-roorn, and so would you IL
YOU left home without mouthful of
breakfast as | did"
al suppose the guns are safer"
"Oh! yes. jerks has charge OF
them"
And the two young men, who were
on their way 20 a shooting box in the
Highlands, belonging 10 mutual
friend, became at once absorbed in
discussing their prospects of enjoy
ment.
But not for one moment was the
beautiful face of the stranger absent
from the mental vision of Tristan;
and when the train pulled up at Rug.
by Junction. he was the first TO alight
Disregarding a sarcastic observation
from Jasper, who, true 10 his annouRc-
ed intention. darted off az full speed
toward the refreshment-room, Tristan
fastened TO the fore part Of the train.
The fair unknown was looking out of
the carriage window, evidently in the
expectation of seeing him, for flush
of pleasure came over her face and she
gave him charming little nod.
She had apparently recovered from
thc violent agitation which her adj
venture had caused her; and now that
her features were composed, Tristan
found that she was more beautiful
than she had appeared when she first
threw back her veil.
III cannot find words TO thank you,"
she said, in clear, sweet voice; "but
hope you will allow some one else to
express my gratitude. My father will
be nc Crewe 10 meet me-"
pray think no more about it." said
Tristan hurriediy. lam, believe me,
more than sufficiently repaid In the
pleasure Il has given me 10 render you
some little service"
His words, uttered as they were